Small steel road bike 51 or 52cm wanted

Posted on Sun 31st, May 2015

• #1

reeen

Hi all,

Looking for a small road bike, where paint condition doesn't matter but good steel is a must.
Thinking to spend 300-550£ on a complete one or a good frame/forks offer at 75-250£.

Top tube ctc 50-52cm and similar sized seat tube.

Won't be bothered if the odd component needs replacing, looking for a fair buy.
• #2

conquistador

What sort of era are you looking for, what type of fittings?
• #3

reeen

I feel most comfortable looking for 70-mid90s steel. Don't think it should be older and it doesn't need to be all period correct and stuff. Groupset shouldn't be less that Shimano 600, up up is welcome.
• #4

conquistador

I have a mid 70s Roy Swinnerton frame set in bronze
52 top and 51 seat
Lined lugs and all braze-ons
Older style campagnolo dropouts

It's somewhere behind loads of bits, would have to dig it out tomorrow if you were interested
• #5

reeen in reply to @conquistador

@conquistadore
That size sounds good. Is it frame and forks or are there bits with it?
Goal is to get it running without hunting for parts the next months.

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